§ 157.131 SPECIFIC CONDITIONAL USE CRITERIA.
   Following are specific conditional use criteria and requirements for those uses conditionally permitted as provided for in § 157.120 of this chapter and the Official Schedule in Appendix 1. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the Board of Zoning Appeals from prescribing supplementary conditions and safeguards in addition to these criteria and requirements in conformance with §§ 157.045 and 157.053 of this chapter.
   (A)   Single Family Dwelling (RMH). The proposed dwelling shall be limited to one unit to be used solely for the operator of the manufactured home park and for his family and for accessory and maintenance facilities.
   (B)   Single Family Dwelling (B-1).
      (1)   A minimum of two parking spaces shall be provided. It is preferred that these spaces be located on the site of the dwelling. In the event that spaces are provided at another location, written agreements with the owner of the property shall be submitted.
      (2)   There shall be a private entrance separated from the entrance for the business.
      (3)   No ornamental accessories shall be allowed above the first floor. This shall include, but not be limited to, flower boxes, hanging plants, clothes lines and other items that could cause harm to pedestrians.
      (4)   Each dwelling shall have at least two entrances/exits or an approved exterior fire escape.
   (C)   Two-Family Dwelling (B-1).
      (1)   A minimum of two parking spaces per dwelling unit shall be provided. It is preferred that these spaces be located on the site of the dwelling. In the event that spaces are provided at another location, written agreements with the owner of the property shall be submitted.
      (2)   There shall be a private entrance separated from the entrance for the business.
      (3)   No ornamental accessories shall be allowed above the first floor. This shall include, but not be limited to, flower boxes, hanging plants, clothes lines and other items that could cause harm to pedestrians.
      (4)   Each dwelling shall have at least two entrances/exits or an approved exterior fire escape shall be required.
   (D)   Three Family (R-2-B, B-1).
      (1)   All requirements of two-family dwellings shall be met.
      (2)   A minimum of two parking spaces per dwelling unit shall be provided and they shall be on the same lot as the building that contains the units.
      (3)   There shall be a private entrance separated from the entrance for the business.
      (4)   No ornamental accessories shall be allowed above the first floor. This shall include, but not be limited to, flower boxes, hanging plants, clothes lines and other items that could cause harm to pedestrians.
      (5)   Each dwelling shall have at least two entrances/exits or an approved exterior fire escape shall be required.
   (E)   Multi-Family Dwelling (B-1).
      (1)   A minimum of two parking spaces per dwelling unit shall be provided and they shall be on the same lot as the building that contains the units.
      (2)   There shall be a private entrance separated from the entrance for the business.
      (3)   No ornamental accessories shall be allowed above the first floor. This shall include, but not be limited to flower boxes, hanging plants, clothes lines and other items that could cause harm to pedestrians.
      (4)   Each dwelling shall have at least two entrances/exits or an approved exterior fire escape shall be required.
   (F)   Home Occupation (R-2, R-2-B).
      (1)   All home occupations shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling unit, and the use of the dwelling unit for the home occupation shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes by its occupants.
      (2)   No more than one person other than members of the family residing on the premises shall be engaged in such occupation.
      (3)   The use of the dwelling unit for the home occupation shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes by its occupants, and not more than 25 percent of floor area of the dwelling unit shall be used in the conduct of the home occupation.
      (4)   On-premises sales shall be limited to commodities produced as result of the same occupation or directly related to the primary nature of the home occupation or products of a direct sales organization including such organizations as Amway, Avon, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Shaklee, or other similar organizations as determined by the Zoning Inspector.
      (5)   There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the building or premises, or other visible evidence of the conduct of such home occupation.
      (6)   No traffic shall be generated by such home occupation in greater volume than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood, and any need for parking generated by the conduct of such home occupation shall meet the off-street parking requirements as specified in this chapter, and shall not be located in a required front yard.
      (7)   No equipment or process shall be used in such home occupation which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses off the lot. In the case of electrical interference, no equipment or process shall be used which creates visual or audible interference in any radio or television receivers off the premises, or causes fluctuation in line voltage off the premises.
      (8)   One sign, not exceeding four square feet in area and mounted flush against the principal building, shall be permitted for recognized professions which are generally licensed by the State of Ohio and other professional office uses.
   (G)   Accessory Building (R-3).
      (1)   The accessory building shall be only for the purposes of storage of maintenance equipment and supplies, and not for the storage of personal property of the tenants of the individual dwelling units. The building shall be designed so as to conform with the architectural character of the development and the neighborhood.
      (2)   Buildings for the storage of personal property of the tenants shall be attached to the rear of each dwelling unit, shall be a part of the patio and shall not exceed 40 square feet in area.
      (3)   Accessory group garages or other facilities for the parking of automobiles shall be permitted if they do not hamper the safe circulation of traffic, if they conform with the architectural character of the development and the neighborhoods and meet setback requirements specified by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
      (4)   Accessory buildings for recreation including party houses, bath houses, and similar uses shall conform with the architectural character of the development and the neighborhood and shall be set back from adjacent structures or property lines as determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
   (H)   Accessory Building (RMH).
      (1)   The accessory building shall be only for the purposes of storage of maintenance equipment and supplies, and not for the storage of personal property of the tenants of the individual dwelling units.
      (2)   Individual storage buildings for manufactured home tenants may be permitted as long as they do not exceed 80 square feet of area; do not extend into any front or side yard; and are secured to the ground in a manner acceptable to the Zoning Inspector.
   (I)   Public Service Facility (ALL DISTRICTS).
      (1)   All permanent buildings shall be constructed and designed so as to conform with the setback and building design of existing uses in the district.
      (2)   Screening and plantings to buffer any structures other than buildings from adjacent residential uses are required.
   (J)   Church (R-2, R-2-B, R-3).
      (1)   The lot area shall be adequate to accommodate the required off-street parking requirements of the church.
      (2)   The church building shall be setback from any adjacent residential property line a minimum of 50 feet.
      (3)   Parking shall not be permitted within 50 feet of any side or rear property line.
      (4)   A cemetery shall not be a permitted use in conjunction with the church.
   (K)   Cemetery (S-1).
      (1)   The site shall have direct access to a major thoroughfare which the Board of Zoning Appeals determines is adequate to serve the size of the facility proposed.
      (2)   Any new cemetery shall be located on a site containing not less than 25 acres.
      (3)   All buildings, including but not limited to mausoleums and maintenance buildings, shall not be located within 100 feet of any property line.
      (4)   All graves or burial lots shall be set back not less than 50 feet from any property line.
   (L)   Attorney, Architect, Accountant, Engineer, Insurance Agency, Real Estate, Tax Preparation Service, and Bookkeeping Service Offices (R-2, R-2-B).
      (1)   Parking spaces shall be provided as required in this chapter, provided, that the Board of Zoning Appeals may increase the number of required spaces on the basis of the nature of the office and on the basis of generally known parking conditions in the neighborhood.
      (2)   The design, location, and surface of the parking area shall be subject to approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals so as to reduce congestion, promote safety, and to reduce the impact on the residential character of the neighborhood.
      (3)   One sign, not exceeding four square feet in area and mounted flush against the building, shall be permitted.
   (M)   Veterinary Clinic and Kennel (M-1).
      (1)   Outdoor pens and exercise runs shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be screened from public view. A screening plan shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Appeals for approval.
      (2)   Sanitation practices shall be adequate to assure that objectionable odors shall not be noticeable on or off the lot considering various wind conditions.
      (3)   The applicant shall submit a written statement showing the measures and practices he will use to reduce the noise level in the design of the building and the management or rotation or animals in outdoor exercise runs.
      (4)   No dead animals shall be buried on the premises and incineration of dead animals shall not create odors or smoke.
   (N)   Day Care Center and Child Care Nursery (R-2, R-2-B, R-3).
      (1)   Outdoor playgrounds, tot lots, exercise areas etc. shall be fully enclosed by a fence, the height and design of which shall be approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
      (2)   The applicant shall submit a parking and traffic circulation plan to the Board of Zoning Appeals for approval. The design, location, and surface of the parking areas and vehicular approaches shall be subject to approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals so as to reduce congestion, promote safety, and reduce the impact on the residential character of the neighborhood. The plan shall provide for the separation of incoming and outgoing vehicles during high volume periods and shall provide a safe drop off point for children that will not impede other traffic.
      (3)   One sign, not exceeding four square feet in area and mounted flush against the building, shall be permitted.
   (O)   Funeral Home (R-2, R-2-B).
      (1)   The buildings shall be designed so as to conform with the architectural character of the residential neighborhood.
      (2)   The applicant shall submit a parking and traffic circulation plan to the Board of Zoning Appeals for approval. The design, location, and surface of the parking areas and vehicular approaches shall be subject to approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals so as to reduce congestion, promote safety, and reduce the impact on the residential character of the neighborhood. The plan shall provide for the separation of incoming and outgoing vehicles during high volume periods and shall provide a safe drop off point for visitors that will not impede other traffic.
   (P)   Boarding Home, Rooming House (R-2, R-2-B).
      (1)   Fire escapes shall be provided as approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
      (2)   Fire exit instructions shall be posted in each sleeping room.
      (3)   All applicable provisions of the fire code shall be met and certification of such compliance by the appropriate official shall accompany the application.
      (4)   No more than two adults shall occupy each sleeping room. Children under twelve years of age are permitted in the same occupancy, provided that no more than five persons occupy one room.
      (5)   The facility shall be operated so that guests reside at the home for not longer than one continuous week.
      (6)   The facility shall contain not more than three sleeping rooms for guests.
   (Q)   Community Swimming Pool (R-l, R-2, R-2-B, R-3, RMH).
      (1)   The pool and accessory structures, including the areas used by the bathers and the required parking areas, shall not be located closer than 100 feet to any residential district, and must be appropriately screened as determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
      (2)   The swimming pool and all of the areas used by bathers shall be walled or fenced in order to prevent uncontrolled access by children from the street and adjacent properties. Said fence or wall shall not be less than six feet in height and maintained in good condition.
      (3)   Loudspeakers, juke boxes, public address systems, and electric amplifiers shall be permitted insofar as they do not create a nuisance and/or disturb the peace of persons on any other properties within any district.
      (4)   Exterior lighting shall be shaded wherever necessary in order to avoid casting direct light upon any other property or a public street.
   (R)   Outdoor Tennis Courts (R-1, R-2, R-2-B, R-3, RMH).
      (1)   The tennis courts and accessory buildings shall be located no closer than 100 feet to any residential district and must be appropriately screened as determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
      (2)   Loudspeakers, juke boxes, public address systems, and electric amplifiers shall be permitted insofar as they do not create a nuisance and/or disturb the peace of persons on any other properties within any district.
      (3)   Exterior lighting shall be shaded wherever necessary in order to avoid casting direct light upon any other property or a public street.
(Ord. 6-1993, passed 3-8-93)